The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services and fire crew has confirmed that the fire in Kluitjieskraal that broke out on Thursday has been contained. On Thursday afternoon the Municipality’s Fire Services responded to the fire situated on the Tulbagh side of Kluitjieskraal. The fire started in an aged tree plantation situated between wild and farmland areas. According to the fire services, the plantation was proving difficult to access as vehicles could
Residents who are looking for ways to cool off this summer can look forward to visiting the City of Cape Town’s swimming pools. Of the municipality’s 38 pools, 37 will be operational. The reopening of the pools will be rolled out in a phased approach. Ten pools are already operational so far. They include the Long Street, Atlantis, Blue Downs, Kuils River Resort, Elsies River, Parow North, Muizenberg, Retreat, Newlands and Zandvlei
Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier has again defended the decision to cut 2,407 teacher posts, outlining the severe financial constraints that his Department is facing. Speaking in the provincial parliament on Friday, during the 2024/25 Education Adjustment Budget speech, Maynier spoke about the measures the department took to mitigate the massive budget shortfall and the challenging decisions the Department had to make. The WCED was dealt a severe blow after the
Comedian Dalin Oliver has just wrapped up a national tour, including a run at the Artscape with his latest show 90 Day Comedian. He also recently returned from a European tour. He popped in for a chat and told us how travelling made him realise just how special we are as people in South Africa. Gigging with the in-laws Dalin’s next adventure involves a variety show with his wife and her family this December. “It’s
The Cape Town SVNS tournament is back in town and you are invited to be part of history and to attend the biggest party in town this weekend. “Cape Town once again sets the stage for excitement on and off the field,” says the Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith. The HSBC SVNS rugby makes a return to the Mother City, so expect 2
